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Saltwater Aquarium Academy

Setup, adding livestock and care

Saltwater Aquarium Academy walks you through setting up and running your aquarium in the right order. Here we cover setup, how many fish your aquarium can hold, choosing live rock and making frag plugs. We also explain how to identify harmful organisms. Our guides are brand and model independent and work with any equipment.

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Bare-bottom quarantine aquarium with grey PVC pipes, a sponge filter and a heater inside

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Quarantine Aquarium Setup and the Right Quarantine Period

  • 14 min read
Small asterina starfish with uneven arms feeding on the living tissue of a coral

Academy

Is the Asterina Starfish Friend or Foe?

  • 10 min read
Making Frag plugs waiting to finish curing after making frag plugs at home, pale cement discs with small soft coral cuttings tied onto some of them

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Making Frag Plugs, Right Mix and Critical Cure Time

  • 12 min read
Porous live rock pieces stacked at a wholesale facility

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How to Choose Live Rock: Right Amount, Porosity Test

  • 13 min read
How Many Fish Can Fit in an Aquarium? 2026 Modern Guide

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How Many Fish Can Fit in an Aquarium? 2026 Modern Guide

  • 4 min read
How to Set Up a Saltwater Aquarium: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Saltwater Aquarium Setup: The Ultimate 2026 Success Guide

  • 8 min read

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